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Saint George and the Dragon

Probably North Italian 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure of a young man holding a large head in his left hand and standing with his right leg placed on a creature. The young man is adorned in a skirt and has a cloak draped over his left shoulder. His hair is curly. The sculpture is made from a dark-colored material, likely bronze, with intricate detailing throughout.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4942 × 6098 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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